Hi, hello, I know... Are we still allowed to blog in these weird times? I've been struggling with what to write here these past ten weeks. It's not like we need more noise about this virus or opinion pieces as to why this is so hard. I went back and forth as to with whether... Continue Reading →
Bad Blogger Award: Seven posts in 2019(?!?)
Wow. Did I really only post SEVEN times this year?!? I never wanted to be that person who started a blog and just let it disappear without explanation. But, man, did life demand my attention in 2019. So, what happened to my dedicated blogging? Short answer? Pregnancy, 4-year-old, book baby, human baby. Pregnancy This second... Continue Reading →
They Say It’s Your Birthday (It’s My Blog’s Birthday, too, yeah!)
This annual reflection forces me to slow down and gain perspective on the track I've laid in the previous year and pour gratitude into the work that has gotten me here.
The Capturing Childhood Photography Workshop Made Me the Mom Who Lays in the Dirt To Get The Shot
Review of the workshop that taught me how to use my beautiful camera and capture the moments in every day life I want to remember.
How to Write 50K Words in a Month: A Guide to NaNoWriMo For Mom Writers!
I've completed NaNoWriMo twice now; once before motherhood and once in the midst. The difference in preparation was staggering. Here's how I did it & how you can, too!
It’s Brimming’s (and My) Birthday! Changes On The Horizon
My first annual blog post on my birthday because Brimming is officially one year old! Exciting changes coming.
It Ended With Brimming: My PPD Recovery
Art heals.
How To Better Support the Writer In Your Life
In honor of my 100th post (!), I've written a guide based on learned wisdom to how best support the writer in your life.
How Social Media Can Be Good For Anxiety
Social media has a lot of issues, but I've managed to harness what's good about it to help my anxiety and bring more levity and fun into my daily life.
When Your Blog Feels More Like An Open Mic
Is having a small blog that dissimilar to performing in a coffeeshop for mostly disinterested parties?